Happy Hour Friday: The Frozen Matador Edition

Frozen Matador

Tequila fans who love to beat the heat with frozen cocktails will love this week’s carnival edition. Check out this recipe for a frozen drink with a Spanish twist.

The Beauty of Dried Cherries

Dried-cherries

I love, love, love dried tart cherries.  In recipes, sweet or savory, I prefer them to raisins or dried cranberries and do the swap regularly.  Take for example the humble chocolate chip cookie.  Toss in 3/4-1 cup of dried cherries to your favorite recipe and, oh baby, you’ve created a new family favorite.  This works… [Continue Reading]

Sugar and Spice Nuts

Sugar-and-Spice-Nuts

I’m not really sure when this recipe showed up in the family retinue, or from which Bruno sister it originated.  I can tell by the condition of the index card on which it’s printed that it’s been awhile, though.   And these are a fave of mine.  I don’t make them every year, but always remember… [Continue Reading]